Explore the Family Name Oshinsky
The meaning of Oshinsky
Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Osinski. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Elihu, Isidor.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Oshinsky in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Oshinsky has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 72,466th most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to 75,069th place, demonstrating a 3.59% decrease in rank. Despite the drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the name Oshinsky marginally increased from 250 to 257, marking a 2.8% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #75,069 | -3.59% |
| Count | 250 | 257 | 2.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Oshinsky
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Oshinsky remains predominantly White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 96.4% of people with this surname identified as White, with this figure rising slightly to 96.89% in 2010. The only other significant change over the decade was a small emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic, accounting for 2.33% of those with the surname in 2010. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% in both years, while those identifying with two or more races dropped from 2% in 2000 to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 96.89% | 0.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |